The latest reshuffle in the PNP has aroused questions, especially since it happened amid an ongoing review of its top brass who submitted their courtesy resignations as part of the administration’s scheme against so-called ninja cops. | BPinlacINQ
He likewise clarified that the reshuffle is not related to the ongoing review of PNP officials who submitted their courtesy resignations.
In early January, Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. called on all PNP generals and colonels to submit their courtesy resignations, noting that there is a big problem within the national police because it appears that some of its top brass are linked to the illegal drug trade.“It will not affect any positions hanggang sa sila ay ma-clear.
Azurin had led the command turnover ceremony for newly designated National Capital Region Police Office Director Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo, who replaces Maj. Gen. Jonnel Estomo in the post. Estomo moved up as PNP Deputy Chief for Operations – a three star-rank position – after Lt. Gen. Benjamin Santos was reassigned to the Office of the Chief PNP.Okubo previous post – Director of the PNP-Special Elite Action Force – will be assumed by Brig. Gen. Rudolph Dimas while Brig. Gen. Westrimundo Obinque will take the helm of the Bicol Region police.
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